How severe is CVE-2024-2226?

CVE-2024-2226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-2226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2226?

CVE-2024-2226 affects Themeisle Otter Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-2226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27182.

When was CVE-2024-2226 published?

CVE-2024-2226 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2226

CVE-2024-2226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themeisle Otter Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27182
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Themeisle Otter Blocks
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the id parameter in the google-map block in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2226?: The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the id parameter in the google-map block in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2024-2226?: CVE-2024-2226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-2226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2226?: CVE-2024-2226 affects Themeisle Otter Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27182.
When was CVE-2024-2226 published?: CVE-2024-2226 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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